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ICTTEN611 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce an ICT network architecture design

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTTEN611 - Produce an ICT network architecture design
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate business specifications from a client, and produce a set of architecture design solutions to cater for present and future forecast demands.It applies to individuals working in the field who carry out design and implementation of technical solutions of information communications technology (ICT) networks, employed by telecommunications and information technology networking provisioning companies specialising in integrating converging and emerging technologies of ICT networks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications networks engineering field of work and include access to:

a site for design work

client functional requirements

business specifications

database software

simulation software

organisational guidelines

a network or computer layout

site design software and hardware

information on a range of ICT business solutions.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to produce ICT architecture design
  • Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person
  • Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required
  • Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements
  • Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person
       
Element: Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design
  • Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications
  • Select software solutions to suit business platform
  • Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint
  • Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements
       
Element: Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands
  • Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements
  • Benchmark design using expected performance parameters
  • Review design’s likely performance profile
  • Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products
  • Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations
       
Element: Finalise network design and obtain approval
  • Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed
  • Determine support and training requirements needed
  • Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors
  • Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval
  • Obtain sign off on final business solution
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design

1.1 Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person

1.2 Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required

1.3 Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements

1.4 Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person

2. Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design

2.1 Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications

2.2 Select software solutions to suit business platform

2.3 Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint

2.4 Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements

3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands

3.1 Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements

3.2 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters

3.3 Review design’s likely performance profile

3.4 Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products

3.5 Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations

4. Finalise network design and obtain approval

4.1 Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed

4.2 Determine support and training requirements needed

4.3 Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors

4.4 Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval

4.5 Obtain sign off on final business solution

Evidence of ability to:

adapt technologies to specified technical solutions

use site design software and hardware

evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices

produce technical designs from business specifications

analyse feedback from client and make proposal adjustments

apply design concepts to business solutions

produce technical reports

make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise principles of the following technologies:

access networks

core networks

information communications technologies (ICT) network topologies

mobile cellular networks

network protocols and operating systems

optical networks and principles

radio frequency (RF) technologies and principles

radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and software

explain what is meant in the ICT sector by business processes

explain compatibility issues and resolution procedures

summarise configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks

outline desktop applications and operating systems

summarise security protocols, standards and data encryption.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to produce ICT architecture design

1.1 Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person

1.2 Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required

1.3 Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements

1.4 Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person

2. Produce preliminary ICT network architecture design

2.1 Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications

2.2 Select software solutions to suit business platform

2.3 Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint

2.4 Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements

3. Evaluate preliminary design and likely performance using forecast demands

3.1 Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements

3.2 Benchmark design using expected performance parameters

3.3 Review design’s likely performance profile

3.4 Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products

3.5 Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations

4. Finalise network design and obtain approval

4.1 Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed

4.2 Determine support and training requirements needed

4.3 Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors

4.4 Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval

4.5 Obtain sign off on final business solution

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain the client’s business specifications and business requirements from appropriate person 
Review specifications and requirements to identify the type of ICT network and network specifications required 
Consult with key stakeholders to identify their requirements 
Assess business problems, opportunities and objectives, and confirm details with appropriate person 
Ascertain technical requirements, including hardware, software and network elements according to specifications 
Select software solutions to suit business platform 
Develop preliminary physical network diagrams as a preface to architecture blueprint 
Produce a document on the possible impact of the network design on the business requirements 
Predict forecast traffic demands, and impact on network design, from current and future demand requirements 
Benchmark design using expected performance parameters 
Review design’s likely performance profile 
Determine costs involved with a range of supplier products 
Produce an evaluation report on predicted performance and costs of the network architecture design, addressing business specifications and recommendations 
Review benchmarks, requirements and final design proposed 
Determine support and training requirements needed 
Obtain latest technical specifications and pricing by contacting possible vendors 
Document network design and present documentation to appropriate person for approval 
Obtain sign off on final business solution 

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